Ryecast

This week’s Ryecast features two local men who have collaborated on a new picture book for young children. “Daisy and the Sneezee” has been written & illustrated by David Angell and Oliver Brooks who both live in Rye. They’ve been telling James Stewart about the story behind the book and discussing their favourite authors – including some of Rye’s most famous writers. They’re entering a crowde...

This week’s Ryecast celebrates the Ryebellion Drummers The sound is deafening. Each Monday evening the Community Centre on Conduit Hill in Rye shakes as Ryebellion rehearse. Our town’s drumming group are getting ready for November’s bonfire celebrations, with over 40 drummers following the lead of Musical Director Robert Draper. He’s been telling Ryecast's James Stewart about the music they p...

This week's Ryecast features volcanoes, circuses, and a hasty move to Rye all thanks to Donald Trump.  For over thirty years Graham Ellis, who was brought up in East Sussex, lived an idyllic life off grid on Hawaii teaching circus skills. He’s been telling Ryecast about his adventures on the volcanic island, and how it all came to an end thanks to the former US President and a decades old can...

This week’s Ryecast has the definitive answer on how to pronounce the name of our castle – from THE expert. How do you say Ypres Castle?  Rye Museum Chairman Jo Kirkham MBE explains all as she shares her knowledge & passion for Rye’s history and heritage, and chooses her favourite artefact. Plus, as she looks back at  half a century as a Rye town councillor and many years as a JP,  what would...

This week’s Ryecast recreates the day when one of the world’s literary greats visited Rye’s Flower & Vegetable show – and talks to the organisers of this year’s event. Charles Dickens made a day trip to the Rye District Horticultural Society Show in 1852. Excerpts from his journal – read by local actor Ian Klemen – detail his thoughts about our town and describe the tents and produce on show....

One of Rye’s top tourist attractions faces a challenging future thanks to failing equipment, falling visitor numbers, and the cost-of-living crisis. The charity that runs the Rye Heritage Centre, home to the famous Rye Town Model, says it’s just about breaking even and is now appealing for more volunteers and support from the town.  In this week’s edition of Ryecast, James Stewart has been talking...

Travels around the world and life in Rye over the years are featured in this week’s Ryecast. Walkers on the Rye Health Walk have been telling their stories during their weekly stroll - this week to the Reedbed Viewpoint at the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Presenter James Stewart joined the walkers – and a couple of dogs – to hear about life at sea and being drawn to Rye after living abroad. It’s a...

Taking a different view of Rye is the theme of this week’s Ryecast. The town’s new podcast features two people who’re making a mark by doing something new in Rye - one entering a crowded market with a big vision, the other taking a hobby to new heights. Plus in episode 3 of Ryecast, you’ll hear stories of Elvis, The Blues, butterflies and Tiger Moths   Stuart Cooper is an IT consultant but outside...

Two people with family connections to the Rye Harbour Lifeboat going back many years are the subject of this week’s Ryecast. Betty Broocks who’s been fundraising for the RNLI for over half a century and current Lifeboat Operations Manager Paul Bolton have been telling Rye’s new podcast about their family’s long history of saving lives at sea. Betty, who’s lived in Rye Harbour almost all her life,...

The launch episode of Ryecast is live - just in time for Sussex Day.  In this special edition of Rye's new podcast, our Town Crier has a special Cry, presenter James Stewart looks forward to future episodes by revealing his A to Z of the town, and there's the sound of a very frisky donkey.... James has spent the last few weeks gathering recordings around town, but he's completely fa...

Ryecast - the new podcast for Rye in East Sussex - launches  on Thursday the 16th of June. Rye is full of people with a story to tell – and that’s what Ryecast is all about.  Aimed at locals and visitors alike, the podcast will look back at significant moments in Rye’s colourful history and celebrate life in the town today.  Ryecast will feature people who’ve made a difference to the town and find...